### April26,2012
Dennis J. DeVany Office ofAviation Analysis US Department ofTransportation 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590 SkyWest Airlines' Essential Air Service Proposal for Crescent City, CA
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### Attached is SkyWest Airlines' proposal for service at Crescent City, California. Our proposal is to provide direct service from Crescent City to San Francisco International Airport. SkyWest welcomes the opportunity to continue serving the Crescent City community. Our combination of safe and reliable aircraft, well-timed schedules, and access to one of the world's largest airline networks provides passengers quality air service and will also help drive economic growth in the region. United Network 

### One ofthe most beneficial aspects ofthis proposal is that it provides the community with United Express service. United is the largest member ofthe Star Alliance network, providing seamless connections and unparalleled access to nearly all parts of the globe. Frequency and Schedule 

### As directed by the RFP, we will offer a minimum of 14 round-trip flights per week. All flights have been timed to ensure they offer passengers valuable t1ight schedules that arrive and depart on banlc This means that they have been optimized for maximum connection opportunities in San Francisco, making the service convenient for both business and leisure travelers. With approximately 300 United or United Express departures per day, San Francisco International Airport offers connections to destinations around the world. In addition to being a major hub, San Francisco is also one ofthe top destinations for the community. . . ·- ; .._:

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### Superior Aircraft Service will be provided utilizing the Embraer Brasilia 120 (EMB 120) 30-seat turboprop aircraft. SkyWest is the largest domestic operator ofthis reliable and proven aircraft type, and the aircraft is already in service on the route. All SkyWest EMB 120 are serviced by one of our highly-trained flight attendants, further adding to the comfort and convenience of our passengers' flying experience, and are equipped with a lavatory. Additional details and specifications can be found in the EMB fact sheet attached to this document. Summary SkyWest believes this proposal provides the best overall option for air service in the Crescent City community. Given the connectivity at San Francisco, the well-timed schedule and reliable equipment we expect to see continued growth in the number of passengers utilizing the service. We will also continue working with our community and airport partners to market the service. SkyWest is excited about the possible opportunity to continue providing reliable air service to Crescent City, California. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,

Michael Thompson Vice President

- Market Development SkyWest Airlines 

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SkyWest Airlines Crescent City, CA Essential Air Service Bid 4/24/2012

Number of round-trips per week Aircraft type Passenger Revenue Passengers Average fare Revenue Block Time Trip block time (minutes) Total scheduled block time Total completed block time RPMS Passengers Stage length
ASMs Scheduled departures Competed departures Stage length Available Seats

Revenue Direct operating expenses RPM related Departure related ASM related Total expenses Operating income (loss) 5% profit margin Subsidy requirement SkyWest effective rates per unit Cost per trip Cost per passenger SkyWest cost per block hour Effective Subsidy rate per unit Subsidy per trip Subsidy per passenger
Load factor 98%

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EMB Blk Hr $ 1,410.00 RPMs $ 0.012 Departures $ 333.00 ASMs $ 0.034 2012-2014 Crescent City, CA San Francisco, CA

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## SkyWest Airlines April 2012 SkyWest Airlines celebrates forty years offlight in 2012. As 

## a leading air service provider offering global access to millions ofpeople each month, SkyWest partners with the world's largest network carriers including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways and Alaska Airlines. With 

## a fleet of 316 aircraft, SkyWest ' s more than 11, 000 aviation professionals operate more than 1, 700 flights each day to 158 destinations throughout North America. SkyWest 

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